Pre-screened car hauler drivers in South Dakota. Class A CDL holders with 2+ years car hauler-specific experience experience. We aim to fill requests within 96-144 hours.
Demand
low
Adj. Wage
$59,000-$76,000/year
Target Placement
96-144 hours
CDL Holders (State)
7,000+
CDL Required
Class A
Car Hauler Driver Requirements in South Dakota
Credentials Needed
CDL Class:Class A
Endorsements:None required
Experience:2+ years car hauler-specific experience
Wage Range:$59,000-$76,000/year
Equipment-Specific Skills
Multi-car carrier loading sequence mastery
Vehicle damage prevention and inspection documentation
Height-clearance awareness — loaded car haulers are tall
Dealer lot and auction yard navigation experience
South Dakota Market for Car Hauler Drivers
Top Cities for Car Hauler Hiring in South Dakota
#1
Sioux Falls
#2
Rapid City
#3
Aberdeen
#4
Brookings
Employers Driving Car Hauler Demand in South Dakota
Smithfield Foods (Sioux Falls)DaktronicsAmazon FSD1Trail King Industries
Why Hire Car Hauler Drivers in South Dakota
No state income tax — strong recruiting tool
Sioux Falls is a growing regional distribution hub
Low cost of living maximizes driver pay value
Abundant truck parking reduces driver frustration
Less competition for the available driver pool
What Our Car Hauler Drivers Bring to Your South Dakota Operation
Top-tier per-mile rates in the trucking industry
Consistent demand — new and used vehicle transport is constant
Less physical labor — no hand loading or tarping
Specialized skill commands premium pay and respect
Many lanes follow predictable seasonal patterns (spring demand surge)
We aim to fill car hauler driver requests within 96-144 hours, though actual timing depends on the role and the candidates available. In South Dakota, where demand is low, availability may be reasonable with standard lead times.
Car Hauler drivers in South Dakota typically earn $59,000-$76,000/year. This reflects the state's low demand level and the Class A requirement. Sioux Falls and Rapid City tend to offer the highest rates.
Car Hauler drivers in South Dakota need a Class A CDL. We verify all credentials as part of our screening process. South Dakota has 10 CDL schools producing new CDL holders.
The top cities for car hauler driver demand in South Dakota are Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, Brookings. Major employers driving this demand include Smithfield Foods (Sioux Falls), Daktronics, Amazon FSD1.
We recruit car hauler drivers from across South Dakota, a market of roughly 7,000+ CDL holders statewide and 10 CDL schools. Every candidate we put forward is screened for the Class A CDL, 2+ years car hauler-specific experience, and a clean driving and compliance record before you see them. No state income tax — strong recruiting tool.